Bush v. Oscoda Area Schools

Tracey-Ann Foxworth, then 14, was burned when a jug of wood alcohol exploded during a physical science class in a public school.

Her mother, Annie M. Bush, individually and as next friend, commenced this action against Oscoda Area Schools, its superintendent, the principal and the classroom teacher. The circuit judge granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment on the ground that the complaint failed to state a claim *725upon which relief could be granted.1 The Court of Appeals affirmed as to the school district and the superintendent and reversed as to the principal and teacher.2

We conclude…